UAE Non-Oil Foreign Trade Rises 10.1% to Dhs2.945 Trillion in 9M 2026

The UAE's non-oil foreign trade reached AED 2.945 trillion during the first nine months of 2026, representing a 10.1% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2025, according to official trade data announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.

The overall expansion was supported by record non-oil exports of AED 705.8 billion, which grew 21.6% year-on-year, while imports climbed 11.5% to AED 1.661 trillion and re-exports totalled AED 578 billion. Non-oil exports contributed 24% of the country's total non-oil trade, up from 21.7% in the prior-year period, following a historic milestone in September 2026 when monthly exports exceeded AED 100 billion for the first time.

In the third quarter of 2026, non-oil foreign trade stood at AED 1.025 trillion, an increase of 7.1% year-on-year, with quarterly exports exceeding AED 200 billion for the fifth consecutive quarter. Exports to the UAE's ten largest trading partners rose by 31%, with Switzerland and Hong Kong recording the largest gains at 75.8% and 59.1%, respectively.

Non-oil trade with 23 countries covered under 19 active Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) reached approximately AED 510.8 billion. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, stated that the milestone reflects sustained trading momentum and the expanding impact of the country's bilateral trade agreements.